Cook

Cafe Express

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Quality of Life/Flexible Schedules

Advancement Opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401k

PTO

Free Meal Policy

Job summary

A local restaurant in Houston is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare a variety of dishes and enhance the dining experience. Responsibilities include ensuring food safety, managing food freshness, and responding to guest feedback. Candidates should have restaurant cooking experience and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive pay, flexible schedules, and numerous benefits including medical and a free meal policy.

Qualifications

Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain).
Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe food-handling practices.
Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality.
Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperatures.
Season and cook food according to recipes.
Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to lift 30+ lbs

Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Education

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices

Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock

Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters

Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience

Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking

Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism

Qualifications:

Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)

Effective communication skills

Ability to lift 30+ lbs